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Vehicle features and options

NOTICE

Folded-out wipers can be jammed when the

hood is opened. There is a risk of property

damage. Make sure that the wipers with the

wiper blades mounted are folded down onto

the windshield before opening the hood.

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Replacing the front wiper blades

To replace the front wiper blades, proceed as

follows:

Onboard vehicle tool kit

1. Move the wipers to the fold-out position.

2. Lift the wipers off the windshield and hold.

The onboard vehicle tool kit is located under

the cargo area floor.

3. Press the button on the wiper, arrow 1, turn

the wiper blade clockwise slightly, then pull

it forward and out, arrow 2.

Wiper blades

Safety information

NOTICE

The window may sustain damage if the wiper

falls onto it without the wiper blade installed.

There is a risk of property damage. Hold the

wiper firmly when changing the wiper blade.

Do not fold in or switch on the wiper without

a wiper blade installed.

4. Insert the new wiper blade by pressing it on

until you hear it snap into the holder.

5. Fold in the wipers.

Additional information:

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Fold-out position of the wipers, refer to

page 164.

Safety information

Warning

Replacing the rear wiper blade

Intense brightness can irritate or damage the

retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do

not look directly into the headlights or other

light sources. Do not remove the LED covers.

The rear wiper blade is engaged on the end

of the wiper arm. To replace the wiper blade,

proceed as follows:

1. Push the lever on the wiper arm down, ar-

row 1, and pull off the wiper blade, arrow 2.

Headlight glass

The inside of the headlight glass may fog up in

cool or damp weather. Condensation will dis-

appear after a short time when driving with the

lights on. The headlight glass does not need to

be changed.

If, despite driving with the headlights switched

on, moisture such as water droplets increas-

ingly forms in the light, have the headlights

checked.

2. Attach the new wiper blade. The wiper

blade must engage audibly.

Vehicle battery

Lights and bulbs

Principle

The vehicle battery is maintenance-free.

Principle

More information on the vehicle battery can be

requested from an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

The bulbs and lights contribute significantly to

driving safety.

All headlights and lights are designed using

LED technology at least.

Safety information

In the event of a malfunction, the vehicle man-

ufacturer recommends having any necessary

work performed by an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

DANGER

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-

ger to life. Do not touch any components that

are under voltage.

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Meaning

Warning

Flush acid splashes with wa-

ter immediately. In the event of

contact with the eyes or swal-

lowing, seek a physician imme-

diately.

Vehicle batteries that are not recommended

can damage vehicle systems and impair ve-

hicle functions. There is a risk of accident, in-

jury, and property damage. Only use vehicle

batteries recommended by the vehicle manu-

facturer. For information on suitable vehicle

batteries, contact an authorized service cen-

ter or another qualified service center or re-

pair shop.

No direct daylight, no frost.

Follow the operating instruc-

tions.

Registering the vehicle battery in

the vehicle

Explosive gas mixture. Do not

close any openings of the bat-

tery.

The vehicle manufacturer recommends hav-

ing an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop register

the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-

tery has been changed. Once the battery has

been registered again, all comfort features will

be available without limitation and any Check

Control messages displayed which relate to

comfort features will disappear.

Charging the vehicle battery

Principle

Make sure that the vehicle battery is always

sufficiently charged to ensure that the vehicle

battery can be used for its entire service life.

A discharged battery is indicated by a

red indicator light.

Hazard icons

The following hazard symbols can be found on

the vehicle battery:

Charge the vehicle battery when the drive-off

power is insufficient.

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Meaning

The following circumstances can negatively af-

fect the vehicle battery's performance:

No smoking, no open flames,

no sparks.

▷

Frequent short-distance drives.

Stationary periods of more than one month.

Wear safety goggles.

Safety information

Keep away from children.

Warning

Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-

tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the

vehicle may overload or damage the 12 V

electrical system. There is a risk of injury

and risk of property damage. Only connect

battery chargers for the vehicle battery to the

Risk of chemical burn: wear

gloves, do not tilt battery.

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jump-start terminals in the engine compart-

ment.

Safety information

DANGER

Charging the vehicle battery

To charge the vehicle battery, first switch off

the engine, then use the jump-start terminals

in the engine compartment.

Contact with live components can lead to an

electric shock. There is a risk of injury or dan-

ger to life. Do not touch any components that

are under voltage.

With mild hybrid technology: Open the hood

before charging the vehicle battery.

General information

Additional information:

The battery for mild hybrid technology is lo-

cated below the cargo area floor. On vehicles

equipped with mild hybrid technology, do not

remove the cargo area floor or fold up the front

part.

Jump-start terminals, refer to page 384.

Power interruption

After a power interruption, some equipment

needs to be newly initialized or individual set-

tings updated, for example:

Additional information:

Cargo area floor, refer to page 300.

▷

Initialize the parking brake.

Notice

With memory function: Save the positions

again.

Do not exchange or work on the battery for the

Mild Hybrid technology.

▷

Time: Update.

Date: Update.

Disposing of old batteries

With glass sunroof: Initialize system.

Have old batteries disposed of by an

authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop,

or take them to a collection point.

Additional information:

Initialize the parking brake after a power inter-

ruption, refer to page 131.

Transport and store full vehicle batteries in an

upright position. Secure the battery so that it

does not tip over during transport.

Deep sleep mode

Use deep sleep mode for long stationary peri-

ods.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

Additional information:

Deep sleep mode, refer to page 42.

Mild Hybrid technology

Fuses

Principle

Part of the Mild Hybrid technology is a battery

that works with a voltage of 48 volts. Mild Hy-

brid technology can lower the fuel consump-

tion.

General information

The fuses are located at different places in the

vehicle.

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Information on the fuse layout and the posi-

tions of the fuse boxes is available on the In-

Safety information

Warning

Incorrect and repaired fuses can overload

electrical lines and components. There is

a risk of fire, injury, and property damage.

Never attempt to repair a blown fuse. Do not

replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute

of another color or amperage rating.

Replacing fuses

The vehicle manufacturer recommends having

the fuses replaced by an authorized service

center or another qualified service center or

repair shop.

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